May 2016
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
M&T THIRD FRIDAY
Docent Led Tours, 1-3 pm Kids Activities, 3-4:30 pm Stop by after school for kids activities. FREE.
Diane English: Giants of Buffalo - Television & Film
Meet Diane English, multiple award-winning writer and producer, and see a clip of her ground-breaking show: Murphy Brown. Anthony Chase, Theatre Writer /Faculty and Dean’s Assistant - School of Arts and Humanities at Buffalo State College, will serve…
Parkside Tour of Homes
Come tour the homes of the historic Parkside neighborhood, Buffalo's first "suburb" as designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. You'll find historically significant homes -- and food trucks and rickshaws. Early bird tickets (Save $10!!) can be found on the…
SPARK Cultural Awards
An evening filled with awards, live performances, a gallery featuring the works of the winners and finalists, open bar, food, and a live art raffle. NEW THIS YEAR - a sit down dinner and FREE valet parking. Following more than 100 nominations from the…
Hopzinga! Beer Tasting
Plenty of delicious hoppy beers will be on tap! Stone IPA on Cask extra hopped with Cascade Captain Lawrence Seeking Alpha Triple IPA Dogfish Head 120 Minute IPA Lagunitas The Waldos' Special Ale Sierra Nevada Moxie Moron Sierra Nevada Hoptimum Grassroots/Amager…
Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals 1933- 1945 - Exhibit Opening
Thousands of homosexuals, primarily gay men, perished at the hands of the Nazis along with millions of Jews and other victims including Roma (Gypsies), Poles, Soviet prisoners of war, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and the disabled during World War II and the…
Star Spangled Pops
The BPO is joined by the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a patriotic tradition which honors those who have served our country and pays tribute to the American spirit. Program: SMITH / Skrowaczewski: The Star Spangled Banner JOHN WILLIAMS: Sound the Bells!…
Richardson Olmsted Complex In Depth Tour
Dive deep into the rich past, present and future of the Richardson Olmsted Complex on this two-hour guided tour! Led by an experienced docent, visitors will gain access into spaces undergoing construction in the Towers Building and an adjacent wing,…
Soldiers Through the Ages
“Soldiers Through the Ages” is an interactive history-through-time event highlighting the soldiers, uniforms, weapons and vehicles of the fort’s military history across four centuries. Visitors to this Registered National Historic Landmark will interact…
Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) Memorial Day Ceremony
The annual ceremony of the Sons & Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War at the GAR Monument in Section 14 of Forest Lawn to honor those veterans from the Civil War buried in that section. The Grand Army of the Republic was founded in 1866 as a…
Kiss A Cow Day
Fun Visits with Farmed Animals, Live Music, Delicious Food, Drink, Bakeoff, Vendors, Kids Activities and More! Tickets now on sale HERE
Memorial Day Ceremony
Honor and salute the brave men and women of the United States armed forces, particularly those who gave their lives in service to preserve our freedom and all that we hold dear, as Forest Lawn hosts The Erie County American Legion for its annual Memorial…
Art Therapy Buffalo - Community Project
Unleash your Creativity! Participate in a collaborative community art project during Food Truck Tuesday on May 31 AND Live at Larkin Wednesday on June 1. Fun for all ages, families, artists and "non-artists" alike. The finished project will be featured at…